God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,356 out of 23476
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  1. ladymariabestwa
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war breaks all the barriers of past present and future gaming in an amazing story that will go down as the best so far in the franchise
  2. kingms
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is changing gaming as we know it and it is for the greater good best game of the generation
  3. amberfire
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Best game ever is the perfect word to use with god of war this is so good it shouldn't exist
  4. hamnsharingan
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war has changed the gaming industry forever and it has all the right to do it for a greater good
  5. godbloorme
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    hands down best game ever made to shut up all the witcher 3 fanboys and rock star fanboys
  6. reyisdark
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece is not a word that you can use with god of war because this game is beyond that
  7. adleist
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is king of gaming right now absolutely the best game of this year and maybe of the generation
  8. godzillaisgod
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    BEST ART of the video games ever made this new reboot of god of war is the best thing in the franchise
  9. lmlvpv
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Nothing compares to God of war this is the game that gamers wanted so badly a true masterpiece
  10. highly
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    From the zero to the best game of this generation is not easy task but for god of war is just a simple thing
  11. timistheking
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is made by the gods themselves and it is the best game for this entire generation
  12. ryalanist
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Greanest game of all time is the best group of words to make clear how amazing is God of war
  13. sungods
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is
    the best game ever
    the best game of the generation
    the best game of the year
  14. hihgfive
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    The gaming industry should kneel down for God of war this is the best game of the generation
  15. godisart
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    BEST game ever the rock star fanboys trying to get down the user score of 9.2 to 9.1 should be allowed to post here
  16. darwall
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game of the generation period and no other game match it
  17. nieXas
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    I was skeptical for maybe 5 hours of this game... but the more I played.. the better it got. Boy I was wrong to think it was not the best game of 2018. It is.
  18. mihaioprisan
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    It's more than a game, it's a roller coaster of emotions. I adore the new format, congrats to Cory Barlog and the entire Santa Monica team. You guys rock and thank you for this masterpiece.
  19. combobreaker96
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    Excelente en todos los aspectos. Los gráficos son de lo mejor que tiene PS4 ahora mismo, el combate al principio parece tosco por tener pocos movimientos, pero a medida que el juego avanza, es increíble como cambia y lo satisfactorio que se vuelve este nuevo sistema de combate. La historia es muy buena también, una meta simple pero con una trayectoria llena de peligros, y algunos momentosExcelente en todos los aspectos. Los gráficos son de lo mejor que tiene PS4 ahora mismo, el combate al principio parece tosco por tener pocos movimientos, pero a medida que el juego avanza, es increíble como cambia y lo satisfactorio que se vuelve este nuevo sistema de combate. La historia es muy buena también, una meta simple pero con una trayectoria llena de peligros, y algunos momentos de nostalgia que pegan duro si jugaste los anteriores GOW y/o conocés el pasado de Kratos. Respecto a contenido, también excelente, muchas horas de diversión garantizadas sin tener que pasar por caja, ¿a qué me refiero? NO HAY DLCs NI MICROPAGOS NI NADA, juego complete de lanzamiento como corresponde. Las misiones secundarias están extremadamente bien trabajadas teniendo en cuenta los estándares de hoy en día. La música 10 puntos la verdad, lástima que no se reutilizó algún tema icónico de los juegos anteriores, pero se perdona.

    Los únicos peros que le encuentro son los siguientes:
    . La variedad de enemigos en cuanto a diseño es relativamente baja. A lo largo del juego nos vamos a encontrar en su mayoría con el mismo tipo de enemigo pero controlando elementos diferentes, por ejemplo los troles o los antiguos de piedra, que son iguales pero algunos controlan hielo, otros el fuego, etc. Ojo, está falta de variedad en diseño no se refleja en el combate, ya que el hecho de que controlen diferentes elementos nos obliga a enfrentarlos de formas diferentes, así que no es del todo malo.

    . El final. No me malinterpreten, es bueno el final, pero no me llenó de la misma forma que lo hizo un momento que hubo en la mitad del juego. Quien lo jugó sabrá de qué momento hablo. El hecho de que una parte en la mitad del juego me haya llegado mucho más al corazón que el final, me dejó un sabor agridulce, porque asumía que el final iba a ser incluso mejor, pero para mi no fue así. Se sintió falto de respuestas en mi opinión, quizás es intencional para dar pié a juegos futuros, pero aún así me hubiese gustado un final no tan abierto.

    Para mi es un 9 y muy merecido. No le pongo 10 por las razones que acabo de dar. 100% recomendado tanto para fans como para recién iniciados en la saga.    … Expand
  20. wowisdeath
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    God of war is my favorite game of all time now i wasn't a fan a i thought every other game was inferior to the witcher 3 but God of war is well above the witcher 3 and it is truly the game of the generation for me
  21. biggeratkx
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Change something that is so loved by fans is not a good thing very often but God of War is beyond of this as the new game of the generation and the best winner for the game of the year
  22. lifestykle
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Best game ever God of war reboot is the best thing that gaming has ever done in a while the true game of the generation
  23. efcosplays
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Nunca fui un jugador de God of War. Los juegos anteriores, por alguna razón, me llamaron la atención pero nunca los compre y nuncal los jugue. Por suerte, cuando salió esta version de God of War no hice lo mismo, porque de lo contrario me hubiera perdido de esta obra de arte.

    God of War es una de las razones por las que amo los video juegos. No muchos juegos me hacen decir esto, porque    Nunca fui un jugador de God of War. Los juegos anteriores, por alguna razón, me llamaron la atención pero nunca los compre y nuncal los jugue. Por suerte, cuando salió esta version de God of War no hice lo mismo, porque de lo contrario me hubiera perdido de esta obra de arte.

    God of War es una de las razones por las que amo los video juegos. No muchos juegos me hacen decir esto, porque no muchos juegos hoy en día son obras maestras. De vez en cuando, uno se encuentra con esa banda, esa película, ese show que cambian a uno. God of War fue ese tipo de juego para mi.

    Visualmente es un espectáculo, los controles y mecánicas son impecables, la ejecución cinematográfica es increíble, la dirección de arte es envidiable, la música (sobre todo el tema de Kratos) es memorable... todo es perfecto. Pero lo hermoso de este juego es que todo eso no distrae del corazón del juego: su historia.

    En tiempos en el que los juegos tratan de tener todo (mundo abierto, rpg, historia, batallas, acertijos, multiplayer, co-op, etc.) Este juego se limita, y eso es excelente. Como juego es perfecto por todo lo que tiene, pero también por todo lo que no tiene.

    Gracias, Santa Monica Studios y Cory Barlog, por esta maravilla del medio. En mi canal de Youtube (efcos plays) voy a subir mi "Wall of Fame" y este juego va porque va. Gracias.    … Expand
  24. tylasssreze
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    God of war is beyond of words to express this amazing piece of art an unic experience once upon a generation one single game gives you this kind of experience
  25. kratosisfgod
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Best game i've played this is the entire generation of games such as the witcher 3 horizon zero dawn uncharted 4 bloodborne dark souls 3 in one single game
  26. lazyday
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    God of war is the peak of the past present and future of gaming as we know this and is the best game of the generation
  27. rylaydark
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    ART like this is the reason of why many love video games in such a beautiful way
  28. goddanteisking
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Gaming today is no longer considered a form of art as it used to be but god of war stands once again for the whole gaming industry
  29. kathiemelly
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    God of war is almost as good as your favorite fame of all time and perhaps even more if you give it a shot
  30. Kaprawiec
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Original comment: This could be as well named Need for Speed, GTA or Starcraft. To be fair, true God of War ended after the ending scene of the first game. Kratos sat at the throne of God of War for the next millenia. Other stuff shown in next titles just shouldnt happen. Theyre cash in on a popular title but the newest title just should be called different.
    God of War is about a Spartan    Original comment: This could be as well named Need for Speed, GTA or Starcraft. To be fair, true God of War ended after the ending scene of the first game. Kratos sat at the throne of God of War for the next millenia. Other stuff shown in next titles just shouldnt happen. Theyre cash in on a popular title but the newest title just should be called different.
    God of War is about a Spartan taking place in the pantheon of Gods from Greek mythology - hes NOT some baby sitter in nordic setting.
    If it would be new different title it could probably even deserve 10/10 but as a god of war game...well this is just not it - 0/10.

    EDIT 07.01.2019 r. Game is excellent and well deserves its praise and score 10 out of 10 - as a game and hell as a GoW game too. Its jawdropping, stunning, amazing, fascinating - I just love it and really must admit I wrote my first stupid review without playing the game which was just straight dumb because I love original GoW and was sorely disapointed by next titles. It still doesnt connect with GoW 1 and could be titled as anything else BUT Kratos is badass and he just fits here perfectly so maybe instead of looking for some reason to hate it I should try the game first.    … Expand
  31. Vorador
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    All that I need to say - Game of the Year. They did a amazing Job with this game
  32. darkreingofgods
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war won game of the year and it must win the game of the decade century and history i doubt it will be any other game like this one not even the last of us part 2 or cyberpunk 2077
  33. mayistandred
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    amazing visual godlike ost memorable characters and so much more this is the game of the generation
  34. jaygaritfalsh
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    great games just need to be games like god of war not bad services like many other so called games
  35. kalyrune
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of War is the best game ever made period let's see if other games can match it
  36. eliark
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    This art is the perfect example of what games means for this world and GOD OF WAR takes this to the next level the game of the generation
  37. jerrywts
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    best and game aren't words that come along mostly of the time but god of war is above both of these cliches of the gaming industry
  38. fireisgood
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war with just that name you know that this is something very special for gaming
  39. pitxter
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is an untouchable masterpiece for the standards of today thi is the game of the generation
  40. amberisthefire
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    THE best game doesn't need a ton of events hours of characters to be the most compelling
  41. ytuir
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game in every single aspect if we compare this against other games
  42. methaphorthewin
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all the other games quiet and simple
  43. yayasyourtser
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    the clear difference between god of war and the other games is that god of war is actually the best at being a game
  44. raightlieygh
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    AT the end of the day god of war shows everyone how to get the perfect game experience
  45. jeanofthexmen
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is beyond of the imagination of any game designer this is the best game of the generation
  46. wayyistoomuch
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    ART is the best word to describe god of war in so many ways because this game is just that
  47. amandaisbetter
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    GAMES LIKE THIS ONE DOESN'T COME AROUND VERY OFTEN SO EVERYONE MUST ENJOY THIS piece of art
  48. Ninjafire57
    Jan 6, 2019
    1
    It's a great game, really. Probably the best I've played in the past year. One of the best I've ever played. Only, I've had to remove all of its points due to the incredibly hard optional fights within the game. If I wanted Dark Souls, I would have bought Dark Souls. I'm not a fan of masochism. I value story and strategy and despise intricate button pressing where one wrong move means thatIt's a great game, really. Probably the best I've played in the past year. One of the best I've ever played. Only, I've had to remove all of its points due to the incredibly hard optional fights within the game. If I wanted Dark Souls, I would have bought Dark Souls. I'm not a fan of masochism. I value story and strategy and despise intricate button pressing where one wrong move means that it's over. These fights were so incredibly emotionally strenuous (ending in me almost tearing my controller in half over several occasions--thank God PS4 controllers are pretty hardy. Oh, and thank God my TV doesn't have feelings, cause in that case it would have committed ritual suicide after hearing some of the complex strings of accusatory expletives.) that I can't really give this game what it's worth.… Expand
  49. geratlfotahi
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is the a book movie game all at the same time that is masterfully executed
  50. TAHITI
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    Santa Monica is the best studio in this greedy industry and this is the best game of the generation
  51. avatardarkx
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    best game of the history in general this game is my favorite of all time now
  52. FINNOFADVETURE
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    Best game ever created is not enough for a game like this god of war puts all the gaming industry to shame
  53. bwalls
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    THE goat is this game and it must get every single award at any event of games for now on
  54. blooddarx
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is an unic experience that defines this entire generation of games
  55. lifeodarek
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game of all time any other game is nothing against this one
  56. angerhits
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    game is not a word that one can use with god of war this is more than that this is the game of the generartion
  57. HEARTOFSTONEG
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war redefines the whole franchise of the gaming industry in a beautiful way almost impossible to achieve
  58. happyxme
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is something way ahead of this generation and it totally deserves the game of the year
  59. lucixgod
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    Santa Monica made the best game of this generation and i hope other studios can achieve this level of art
  60. garylove
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    this is and its summary is one word perfection and a few little are capable of reach this highs
  61. ahhrg
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war takes this generation to the next level of quality and art made with pure love
  62. darklife
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is the peak of a true work of art and this is the best game of this generation so far
  63. chuchu1chuuu
    Jan 6, 2019
    9
    Magnifican grapichs, beautiful history, a huge game play, few bugs and a great music made this God of war one of the best games of 2018 and a title that EVERYONE should play.
  64. moxmeista24
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece from start to finish. The graphics are unbelievable on a PS4 Pro it's like watching a film at times. The story is also fantastic and the dialogue throughout cut scenes and in-game is superb with great acting. I love the effort that's gone into giving Midgard a rich history and lore. The combat is amazing as well and I found the semi open world approach refreshing asThis is a masterpiece from start to finish. The graphics are unbelievable on a PS4 Pro it's like watching a film at times. The story is also fantastic and the dialogue throughout cut scenes and in-game is superb with great acting. I love the effort that's gone into giving Midgard a rich history and lore. The combat is amazing as well and I found the semi open world approach refreshing as it gave me the freedom to undertake side quests but also gave the game more focus as you don't waste time travelling aimlessly - I think more games should do this. The game is so addictive I've completed it twice and got every trophy but I'm still left wanting more. I'm hoping there will be some DLC soon!! This is an absolute must buy if you have a PS4.… Expand
  65. VG_Alex
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    A legendary trip to Nordic Europe, Santa Monica perfectly portrayed Kratos as a father.The artistical world and the great battle design makes me fascinated,
  66. MrSlyPotato
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I haven't head so much fun playing any game in a long, long time.

    Do you know the feeling, when you finish an awesome book or TV series and you just feel like a breakup? Like you just lost something and won't get it back ever again. That's the feeling I got when I completed God of War. Never knew it's even possible in a game. Also, I bought the game for 50% the price in a winter    I haven't head so much fun playing any game in a long, long time.

    Do you know the feeling, when you finish an awesome book or TV series and you just feel like a breakup? Like you just lost something and won't get it back ever again. That's the feeling I got when I completed God of War. Never knew it's even possible in a game.

    Also, I bought the game for 50% the price in a winter sale. Right now I feel like I ripped off the developer, which should just send me the account number so I can give them the other half.    … Expand
  67. Speedestick
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Атмосфера и сюжет просто завораживают. При первых часах геймплея у меня отвисла челюсть. 11/10
  68. puatryk
    Jan 5, 2019
    9
    the story is cool but its not like the story is only cool in this one like the game journalists that haven't played the previous ones say. the gameplay is different from the previous ones, being more like dark souls except the camera placement is terrible.
  69. VitaliyNguyen
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Amazing game experience ever! Recommend for all who love deep and catch breath storytelling.
  70. infamebeast
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    God of war is the definition of the word masterpiece and beyond of that this is the game of the generation so far
  71. ggrayson
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal fighting mechanics and its never feels like you are just mashing buttons. The story is also heart warming and will keep you connected throughout.
  72. abracadavar
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    This was the most complete gaming experience I have had in years, where game-play, story, music, sound, art all worked completely flawlessly and felt like one amazing piece of art & entertainment It is challenging, emotionally moving, easy to pick up and hard to put down.
  73. Bbplayer
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    This game was amazing. Out of this world and a must play. The only thing about it that takes away some of the fun is the fact that quite a few bosses are re-skins with slightly changed moves. Other than that...this is a MUST play!
  74. bochkaRU
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    At first, I thought that it would be boring because of the father-son story. But the norse mythology background gives it an epic touch. Combat is fun. The plot is good. And there are plenty of things to do.
    Definitely worth your money and time.
  75. Stuvok
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    A fantastic game
    Great combat
    Great visuals Great story Kinda set up like Ocarina of time with a central hub and places to explore on pathways in every direction. The only thing holding the game back is a lack of enemies. Bosses quickly start to repeat and enemy's are far too common. If they should have thrown in another 10 unique enemies for boss fights... it would have been a huge    A fantastic game
    Great combat
    Great visuals
    Great story
    Kinda set up like Ocarina of time with a central hub and places to explore on pathways in every direction. The only thing holding the game back is a lack of enemies. Bosses quickly start to repeat and enemy's are far too common. If they should have thrown in another 10 unique enemies for boss fights... it would have been a huge boost to the game. This isn't The Witcher 3 with 130 different enemies. You'll fight the same dozen enemies and 5 boss type guys over and over through the course of the 40 hours you can sink into it. Still one of the best games of the generation but it falls just short of the crown.    … Expand
  76. SwiftReviews
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, game of the year easily.
    great voice acting, great atmosphere, great story, great gameplay and combat.
    Very entertaining, its a must buy.
  77. Squareh00r
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never, ever, ever, finished ANY God of War game. I played all the first three main numbered God of War games, and also that one release for the PSP. To think I was almost able to finish the first game but gave up in the end due to this one navigation puzzle/hurdle I was not able to beat. I had initial doubts if I should even get God of War because I might not able to finish it.

    But I did get it, and I did finish it. I enjoyed every second of it from the story, the graphics, the battle system, controls, all of it. I've not completed it and as much as I want to, I don't think I can handle fighting all of the Valkyries and going through two additional realms to complete the items and craft better armor to beat the Valkyries.

    I don't know if the story affected me more now that I'm a dad, and in this journey with Kratos and Atreus, it was mainly a father and son thing, and it was a great journey. I can't wait for the sequel and more games with Kratos and Atreus.    … Expand
  78. jcppdev
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    Great graphics.
    Great story.
    Great characters.
    Great experience.
    Great art.
    Great game.
  79. LeandroLeite
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    best game that I played this year graphics, history, characters, gameplay, everything works wonderfully well in this game, and this is very rewarding!
  80. WoshW
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    OH BOY! What an amazing journey. If you don't have PS4 yet, then THIS game is THE reason.
    PS. It just dethroned Bloodborne for me.
  81. lifeisdeath
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Amazing piece of art no this game is beyond that this is something else on its own and it must be rewarded with all the support as the game of the generation
  82. namelesslife
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    God of war is the best game of all time and it will forever be remember as the game of this generation
  83. nightwolfex
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    This game is the best game of the generation and it is the best piece of art that the gaming industry has done in a while
  84. mhvelplund
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Full disclosure; I bought a PS4 to play this game and Red Dead Redemption 2, so I already had a pretty strong feeling I it. Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed.

    The game has a solid fighting mechanic, that favors fast and chaotic combat -- this is not Dark Souls. It combines the combat with satisfying puzzle solving, and the well known mechanic of slowly giving you more gear, allowing you    Full disclosure; I bought a PS4 to play this game and Red Dead Redemption 2, so I already had a pretty strong feeling I it. Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed.

    The game has a solid fighting mechanic, that favors fast and chaotic combat -- this is not Dark Souls. It combines the combat with satisfying puzzle solving, and the well known mechanic of slowly giving you more gear, allowing you to backtrack and open previously inaccessible areas. The RPG elements allows you to tailor your character build to your play style, but you don't have to on the lower difficulty settings.
    Finally, I love the story. It shows the dysfunctional relationship between Kratos the murder machine, and his son, and has a pervasive sadness.    … Expand
  85. wesker2012
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    I was never into the God of War franchise, but I like this reboot of the series. I think it's a great foundation for future exploration of this world. My favorite thing about the game was the relationship between Kratos and his son. They both seemed like real characters. I also like the themes presented and all the lore poured into the game. I'm not a big fan of fighting in games, soI was never into the God of War franchise, but I like this reboot of the series. I think it's a great foundation for future exploration of this world. My favorite thing about the game was the relationship between Kratos and his son. They both seemed like real characters. I also like the themes presented and all the lore poured into the game. I'm not a big fan of fighting in games, so the fighting was kind of a chore to me and my least favorite part of the game. There's a lot of customization in regards to the fighting. I wouldn't say its the best action game ever, but I can see why its highly regarded. The puzzles were overall pretty good and I was surprised how challenging they were. The only irritating thing about the puzzles were sometimes you had to spend a lot of time looking for things. I like the open world design of the game, but I wish there was more incentive to explore the world. The different loot you get didn't feel that special to me and also the side quests just seemed like busy work. That said, I really enjoyed exploring the world and doing the non story part of the game. Another thing that felt was missing was the lack of other characters in the game besides spirits, valkryies, etc. The world felt a bit empty. Hopefully, they populate the future games with more characters. Perhaps, they were just trying to get the structure up with this game. The production values are probably the best part of this game. The graphics and atmosphere are phenomenal. And its hard to stop playing because of how good it looks even if I didn't enjoy the fighting gameplay that much. It's a great reboot that transfers God of War into a true open world design.… Expand
  86. kaancag
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    Simply amazing. Perfect story, very well written characters, amazing graphics and gameplay. I only wanted more sub-quests to enjoy the game more hence 1 point lower than perfect.
  87. Lttrev
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Checked it out due to hype. In comparison i've played only god of war 1 recently this year then gave this a shot. Loved god of war 1. This... idk what people are going on about. They killed the action. The fighting is so slow and ... just not fun. Brutality is absent. Kratos doesnt feel like the killing machine he was before. Normally i also wouldnt complain about having too much to doChecked it out due to hype. In comparison i've played only god of war 1 recently this year then gave this a shot. Loved god of war 1. This... idk what people are going on about. They killed the action. The fighting is so slow and ... just not fun. Brutality is absent. Kratos doesnt feel like the killing machine he was before. Normally i also wouldnt complain about having too much to do but... theres too much. Thye over crowded such a simple game with mindless crap that doesnt need to be included. Atreus is VERY annoying, the rpg elements are too complex for this type of game, and the dialog is also bad. Very overhyped game. Do people just say things are good in this age when graphics are a highlight? A very positive note is that yes, the graphics literally are unbelievable. Mostly my reason for the 5. Im like 12 hours in and havent enjoyed myself at all minus a few boss fights. (two of them, the rest suck)… Expand
  88. RaizenBS7
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing both the history and the gameplay.
    A game of 10 easy .
  89. fariborz2001
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    just awesome .... once again ps4 crushed xbox ..... another piece of art from Santa Monica
  90. gfjgvcghftcfbcx
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. me sorprendió que no sea mal juego por cambiar el estilo de cámara y parecía que no iba a ser tan frenético como otros juegos de la saga por tener un arma distinta a las espadas del caos pero digo alegremente que el juego me encanto… Expand
  91. Demilith
    Dec 26, 2018
    9
    La renovacion y actualizacion, es un proceso complicado, en el caso de god of war sacar a Kratos de su personaje unidimensional, lleno de ira y accion directa donde el gore y la epicidad eran un sello de calidad y diversion que caracterizaba esta saga.

    En esta nueva entrega consigen renovarse, mantener la epicidad, a pesar de reducir las cantidades de gore y accion frenetica, por una    La renovacion y actualizacion, es un proceso complicado, en el caso de god of war sacar a Kratos de su personaje unidimensional, lleno de ira y accion directa donde el gore y la epicidad eran un sello de calidad y diversion que caracterizaba esta saga.

    En esta nueva entrega consigen renovarse, mantener la epicidad, a pesar de reducir las cantidades de gore y accion frenetica, por una accion mas controlada y terrenal, lo que consigue una narrativa creible, y una direccion cinematografica dignas de nauty dog. Sin duda un iimprescindible de pS4    … Expand
  92. joaopontesvaz
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Graphics: 9.4 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.4 Fun/Story: 9.2

    An amazing game with nice graphics and level design. Story is good too but some predictable. After all i recognize this game almost scored 10...
  93. Zman9090
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    What a phenomenal game. I beat God of War 3 when it first came out and thought I was forever done with the series. Then God Of War was announced and I had not bought a brand new game in about 3 years. Now, not only did I buy this game, I purchased the PS4 Pro collectors edition and I could not be happier. This game, story, mechanics and graphics are worth every cent. I do not have enoughWhat a phenomenal game. I beat God of War 3 when it first came out and thought I was forever done with the series. Then God Of War was announced and I had not bought a brand new game in about 3 years. Now, not only did I buy this game, I purchased the PS4 Pro collectors edition and I could not be happier. This game, story, mechanics and graphics are worth every cent. I do not have enough good things to say about this game.… Expand
  94. CraneBeatsBane
    Dec 23, 2018
    0
    What does this game do better than any other action adventure game? The dynamic between Kratos and Atreus is so forced and it seaps into every other aspect of the game from its gameplay, music to its story.

    They made it unnecessarily deep. There was nothing wrong with the arcadey gameplay of God of War 1-3.
  95. PolarBears
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. Such an amazing experience. 10/10 game. Don’t blame it for getting game of the year
  96. Vsevolod_KH
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    в этой игре всё просто охуенно но есть одна проблемка:
    мне попалось два бага за игру:один жёсткий ,другой нет.
    Первый баг заключался в том ,что жопа Атрея (я извиняюсь но это правда) застряла на начале локации а дальше тянулась как ёбаный флекс тейп .Второй баг лёгкий:Атрей застрял за порталом в мир между мирами но потом я отошёл и всё стало ок.Ну а так это буквально самая лучшая игра в    в этой игре всё просто охуенно но есть одна проблемка:
    мне попалось два бага за игру:один жёсткий ,другой нет.
    Первый баг заключался в том ,что жопа Атрея (я извиняюсь но это правда) застряла на начале локации а дальше тянулась как ёбаный флекс тейп .Второй баг лёгкий:Атрей застрял за порталом в мир между мирами но потом я отошёл и всё стало ок.Ну а так это буквально самая лучшая игра в которую я играл.Я даже недавно решил зайти (через месяца два после прохождения,я просто проходил wolfenstein 2,fallout 4 и т.д. ) чтоб пройти пару битв и залип на 4 часа в нифльхейме и на освобождениях драконов.В общем,рекомендую
    P.S. это первая часть серии в которую я играл    … Expand
  97. Espolosin
    Dec 20, 2018
    9
    El gran juego de PS4 de 2018.

    God of War es un grandisimo juego que todo amante de los videojuegos esperaba con ansias durante estos últimos años, y era de esperar, es una gran saga que tiene un renombre y una de las insignias de PlayStation. En cuanto a gameplay se cambia la formula y pasa de ser un hack and slash a un juego mas pausado, pero sin perder el frenesí en los combates    El gran juego de PS4 de 2018.

    God of War es un grandisimo juego que todo amante de los videojuegos esperaba con ansias durante estos últimos años, y era de esperar, es una gran saga que tiene un renombre y una de las insignias de PlayStation.

    En cuanto a gameplay se cambia la formula y pasa de ser un hack and slash a un juego mas pausado, pero sin perder el frenesí en los combates tanto de enemigos normales como de los jefes.

    El árbol de habilidades al principio se puede llegar ha hacer algo lioso, pero en cuanto van pasando las horas se va haciendo mas intuitivo, las habilidades se van desbloqueando mediante vamos avanzando en la aventura y tiene una buena variedad y profundidad.

    En el apartado artístico es un juego precioso, con una ambientación perfecta que junto con la banda sonora consigue una muy buena inmersión, el cambio de mitología no lo veo ni un acierto ni un error, es un enfoque diferente para poder explorar nuevos lugares y poder traer nuevas ideas a lo que es esta saga.

    Visualmente es una maravilla, explota al máximo lo que son las prestaciones del hardware de PS4.

    En cuanto a la narrativa el juego cada vez va a mas, una dirección muy buena que hace disfrutar de la historia y hace que quieras seguir jugando para saber que es lo siguiente que va a ocurrir. Una gran obra que si bien no tiene una gran duración y se dejan muchas cosas por ver de esta mitología, sigue siendo un grandioso videojuego.

    En conclusion, un videojuego que todo amante de los videojuegos debería de jugar, una gran obra que merece mucho la pena.    … Expand
  98. Se7enUA
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    Maybe the best game I play on PS4 since i have it. The story line is good. Yes the scheme as you control hero is different to previouse 3 parts but its does not meant it wors its just different.
    One thing what I like when Mimir is telling storys while you swim ir just walk. Its wery interesting and not boring.
    Everything done in this game on high level. Appreciate for all creators who    Maybe the best game I play on PS4 since i have it. The story line is good. Yes the scheme as you control hero is different to previouse 3 parts but its does not meant it wors its just different.
    One thing what I like when Mimir is telling storys while you swim ir just walk. Its wery interesting and not boring.
    Everything done in this game on high level. Appreciate for all creators who made this game as it is.    … Expand
  99. DigitalMindZ
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Plus que le jeu de l’année 2018 ! God of War redéfinit la manière d’intégrer le joueur dans son univer. Tout le jeu est « one shot » comme les films filmés sans interruption, ni changement de plan, ni écran de chargement. Rien à l’intérieur du jeu vient rompre l’immersion. Nous participons activement à ce drame familiale « Shakespearien » où les dieux sont des salauds. Nous incarnonsPlus que le jeu de l’année 2018 ! God of War redéfinit la manière d’intégrer le joueur dans son univer. Tout le jeu est « one shot » comme les films filmés sans interruption, ni changement de plan, ni écran de chargement. Rien à l’intérieur du jeu vient rompre l’immersion. Nous participons activement à ce drame familiale « Shakespearien » où les dieux sont des salauds. Nous incarnons Kratos, qui a vieilli depuis ces aventures épiques en Grèce. Nous participons à l’évolution de la relation avec son fils Atreus qui apprennent à mieux se connaître à travers leur voyage vers le plus haut mont des royaumes mythologiques pour y répandre les cendres de sa mère qui vient de décéder. Atreus, un personnage non joueur autonome devient de plus en plus sûr de lui et il est utile à la dynamique. C’est une autre de leur innovation. À un moment, Atreus devient arrogant et fait vraiment n’importe quoi. Cela affecte le gameplay de façon inattendu puisque nous avons appris à travailler en équipe avec lui. Le jeu nous faire vivre des moments riches en émotion qui m’ont surpris par leurs intensités. Du jamais vu avec un jeu vidéo ! Ils m’ont rappelé l’expérience de certaines pièces de théâtres où les acteurs projettent leurs états d’âme à quelques pas de nous. Tout est excellent : musique, graphisme, histoire, gameplay des combats et de la résolution d’énigmes. Un must 10/10 !
    More than the game of the year 2018! God of War redefines the way to integrate the player into his universe. The whole game is "one shot" like the movies filmed without interruption, no change of shot, no loading screen. Nothing inside the game breaks the immersion. We are actively involved in this "Shakespearean" family drama where the gods are bastards. We play Kratos, who has aged since those epic adventures in Greece. We are participating in the evolution of the relationship with his son Atreus who are getting to know each other better through their journey to the highest mountain in the mythological realms to spread the ashes of his mother who has just passed away. A non-autonomous player character becomes more and more self-confident and is useful for dynamics. This is another of their innovations. At some point, Atreus gets arrogant and really does something crazy. This affects the gameplay in an unexpected way since we have learned to work in a team with it. The game makes us live moments rich in emotion that surprised me with their intensity. Never seen before with a video game! They reminded me of the experience of some plays where actors project their moods a few steps away from us. Everything is excellent: music, graphics, history, gameplay, fighting and puzzle solving. A must 10/10 !    … Expand
  100. Ghoster
    Dec 19, 2018
    6
    Pretty disappointed with this one. Had big expectations because scores was really high. But, game is pretty boring, fighting mechanic not too good, and final boss fight probably most boring and pointless in industry. Graphics is really sweet, but that's all from this game. I platinum every game worth giving time, but this is rare PS4 exclusive not worth any time.
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  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  3. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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